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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-08-05

At Spithead, while the Queen was re.
ceiving the captains of the English fleet
in the cabin of the royal yacht Albert and
Victoria, Lord Charles Beresford, who
was on board the yacht, signaled to the
Enchantress, aboard which was his wife,
telling her to 60 to another vessel where
he would meet her. The London Times
published the occurrence and Lord Charles,
the functionaries say, had no option eX-
cept to resign. To send a private signal
from royal yacht with the Queen on
board is, it seems, something for which
the English can find no precedent. This
shows the difference between monarchical
and republican customs. In this country
Dan Lamont might wave his handker-
chief to Mrs. Lamont from the very
steps of the White House, and Grover
would find no fault
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-08-05

An exchange remarks that The annual
report of the internal revenue commits
sioner shows that Vermont is the nearest
place to paradise for prohibtionists. There
is not a brewery in the State, and the gov
eminent collected taxes of only Sl225 last
year for beer sold in the State. 1t is even
more of an idylic place for the dairy far
mer. The United States did not collect a
dollar in the State last year for the manu-
facture and sale of oleomargarne.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-08-05

1t was quite confidently predicted that a
disastrous contraction of the currency
would result from the recent calling in of
large amounts of government bonds, de-
posted as security for bank note circula
ton. The expected, however, in this case,
has not happened. On the contrary the
net increase of legal tender currency has
been large-amounting to Sol, 1884 800 in
silver, gold, certificates and greenbacks.
The increase of this legal tender currency
for the year ending July 1, 1887, was in
fact over S90,000,000, but was Offset by de-
crease in the bank note circulation to the
amount of S3O,0O0,000. This removes one
of the principal reasons which has been
given for calling an extra session of Con
grass
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-08-05

need of medicine, and they would look
better, and be better probably if they
spent the day in some other way than in
lounging around the shops In the inter
est of morality and good order we vel
come the disposition on the part of some
of our leading druggists to close their
stores at least a portion Of every Sunday,
and we trust that the good example set by
some will be followed by others
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-08-05

New and important discoveries in medi-
cine fairly crowd each other, in these days
of experiment and research. 1t is report
ed that new narcotic has been discov.
cred in Paris that is expected TO greatly
reduce the sum of human suffering. Its
called antipyrine, and is expected to com
pletely supersede the use of morphine A
correspondent of the New York World
say that like morphine it is injected by
podermically, but it does not produce the
somnolent state which is so unhealthy,
nor the artificial eXaltation of the nervous
system which is so conducive to the NOR
phine mania, and Furthermore it is
claimed for the new discovery that it pos
sesses not only the sedative power but a
curative one as well. Anything which
will counterfeit the alarming increase of
the morphine habit should be welcomed
with gratitude by the public and the pro-
fesson.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-08-05

rods OF the ratings of the bridge were
twisted out of shape, the raised house over
the forward hatch was broken into splin-
tiers and many tons of water" rushed
down into the hold. The ship was shaken
in every part from stem to stern. and the
passengers rushed out of their staterooms
in their night clothes. Such mass of
water in motion is a monster more to be
dreaded than the sea serpent.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-08-05

Another case of discipline for insubordi-
nation Cd the part of Catholic priest is
on foot. The aged Bishop Laughln of
Brooklyn is charged with the same otfense
and is ordered to reportin person to his
holiness the Pope. Bishop Laughlin re-
moved a priest from his parish and re-
fused to reinstate him when ordered to
do SO. For this he is ordered to Rome
Unlike DR.. McGlynn, he has decided to go.
The issue is awaited with interest in
Catholic circles.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-08-05

Mindful of the disasters which befel the
"Tallapoosa" and the Atlanta, " the navy
department is testing the new steel cruis-
er Boston" under the safest possible
conditions. She will be chained fast to
the dock, while her machinery is being
tested, so as to be out of the way of prowl-
ing schooners and pleasure craft, and her
big guns will not be put aboard until
their propensity for kicking has been mas
tered. What will happen to her later, of
course, can only be conjectured.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-08-05

The Ohio republicans put Mr.. Sherman
IN rather embarrassing position by
electing him delegate to the national
convention with instructions to vote for
himself. Some men would rather enjoy
that sort of thing, but Senator Sherman is
hardly built that way.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-08-05

took his perilous position, 'if there is any
heaven hereafter for railroad men. am
sure there is hell enough for us on earth. ="
While endeavoring to right the displaced
parts, he said what if train should
come along now and strike u.s. He had
hardly spoken before the night express,
bound for Pittsburg crashed into the
rear of the freight, and poor Dorbin was
instantly killed
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-08-05

the democratic papers South and North
speak of the performances Of Mr.. Eugene
Higgins III connection with the Baltimore
primaries. Reduced to plain English,
what they have to say is "Mr. Higgins
is a rogue, but he is smart one and we
like him ~
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-08-05

Another summer gathering of savans
Is to be held next week, when the Ameri-
can Association for the Advancement of
Science will convene at Columbia college,
in New York city. The meetings of this
body are always of great interest to scen-
tihc men and in lower degree to. the pub
lie generally. The coming meeting will
probably not be less interesting than
former ones. Perhaps the philosophers
when they get together will discover what
makes this such hot summer.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-08-05

The Cunard steamer "Umbria" shipped
IA tremendous sea, on her last homeward
trip. An immense mass of water was seen
rolling toward the port bow of the steam
err, and the two officers on the bridge had
barely time to clasp the stanchions before
the great wave struck The boat and came
down with terrific force. The stout brass
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-08-05

1t is alleged that Presidents Depew of
the New ork Central and Garrett of the
baltimore and Ohio are abroad with
other prominent gentlemen, with the view
OF placing 100000 of bonds of the new
transcontinental railway from the straits
of Mackinaw to Duluth.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-08-05

Katkoff, the Russian journalist, is dead.
He was man of remarkable influence and
power, and his paper, the Moscow Gazette
has been one of the controlling forces in
Russian pulitics-so far as Russia can be
said to have any politics.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-08-05

The democrats OF three States have re-
Gently Endorsed the administration OF
President Cleveland, but in no instance
has the cause of civil-service reform been
glorifed. And if there is anything that
the president prides himself on it is civil
service reform.-N. y. World.
Civil service reform of the Cleveland
stamp isn't worth endorsing, and we dom
blame the democrats for Ignoring it,
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-08-05

The annual report of the commissioner
of internal revenue again shows the ten
dency, apparent for several years past
toward an increase in the consumption OF
malt liquors and decrease in the con
sumption of spirituous liquors. The sub
stitution of the malt beverage for its spir
itous rivals is observable in nearly every
portion of the country and is becoming
more and more extensive.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-08-05
The following table shows the average
temperatures for the month Of July, dur
ing the mast rs wears.

These figures show that the last month
was not hotter than the average of July
for l6 years and that there have been
three Julys in that period hotter than the
last. 1t will, however, take something
more than table of New York tempera-
lures to persuade people in this quarter
that it is not an extraordinarily hot sum
mer, so far.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-08-05

The event of the Ohio State republican
convention places Senator Sherman I'M
questionably in the field as leading can
didate for the presidential nomination.
To have the support of ones own State,
is indeed only the first step toward nom
ination. But Mr.. Sherman is not without
friends in other States, and his friends
will push his boom with much zeal and
confidence.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-08-05

The Afghan dispute has ended in adding
another slice of Asia to Russia's share,
as might have been expected. 1t doesn't
always pay for small power to quarrel
with large one.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-08-05

There is great fear and trembling among
the Chicago boodlers One of them has
made confession in the hope of clemency,
but as there is not clemency enough to go
all the way round, his associates are in a
pretty bad fix
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-08-05

Boodler McGarige's flight to Canada
may not save him, for forgery is one of the
crimes for which the fugitive American
citizen can be extradited, and the Chicago
authorities claim to have clear case
against him on this score The detectives
are on warm trail and will doubtless
capture their man.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-08-05

1t is good thing for professional man
to have some trade at his fingers ends.
upon which he can fall back in cases of
emergency. From all reports, we should
Judge that ex-senator Barnum of Con.
necticut was making pretty good thing.
this summer. out of his trade as cabinet
maker.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-08-05

We need one more political party in this
country Why should not the Anglo
maniacs who are disgracefully numer.
ous) organize and nominate Buffalo Bill
for president of the United States
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-08-05

strong effort is being made to save
Jacob Sharp from States prison, and
there are those who say that the notorious
boodler will never wear the stripes. AT
all events, stay of proceedings seems
likely to be granted. If Sharp escapes the
law, New York justice ought to hang up
her scales and take vacation.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-08-05

If the war of words in the English house
of commons on Tuesday had taken place
in the French assembly it would be fol-
lowed by two or three duels But Eng
Gshmen and Americans have got pretty
well beyond such barbarism
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-08-05

Speaker Carlisle thinks that as the labor
movement has fallen into the hands of,
ana is now being directed by, ambitious
politicians instead of practical working
men it will soon crumble. Mr.. Powderly
does not agree with him.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-08-05

As another instance of the extent to
which base ball has become the national
'craze" we note that a Wisconsin man
has left legacy to his favorite nine.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-08-05

III is now stated that German mechanics
have succeeded in inventing rife gun
which is fully as detructive as the new
French arm, and that the German army
is rapidly being equipped with it. The
secret of its construction, however, has
not been disclosed to the newspaper men
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-08-05

Epidemics have broken out at several
large simmer hotels this season, which
have been traced to bad water or defec.
tive drainage. Sanitary arrangements
are shamefully neglected at too many of
the hastily and cheaply built summer
hotels
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-08-05

Minneapolis, Mimi, has Just suffered
from coniiagation, the losses by which
VIII foot up about 100000. There have
been several destructive fires, in Mime
apolis of late, and the insurance com
panies are beginning to get little tidgety
about their risks in that city.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-08-05

The city papers have been filled with
accounts of crime during the past few
days. Heat seems to have terribly de-
moraliziug effect upon crowded popula-
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-08-05

President Cleveland has accepted the in
yitation to visit Philadelphia on the date
of the constitutional centennial celebra-
ton.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-08-05

American dairy products are now esti-
mated as worth S4S0,0OO,OOO annually, of
which, perhaps, one-thrd represents ex.
ports, and the average consumption Of
such products by our people averages six
dollars or more per head annually. Milk
and butter are now so cheap that this
amount represents an immense aggregate
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-08-05

The New Hampshire commissioner OF
insurance has issued no report this year.
This may be simply delayed, or it may be
that the few companies still doing bust
ness are in such condition that the
commission has deemed it wise to with
hold the usual report. From other sources
information is received which would
strengthen the latter supposition. 1t is
said that there are but two of the com
panies which have been formed in New
Hampshire since the enactment of the
valued policy law, that are sound.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-08-05

1t is rather curious to note the secret
satisfaction, imperfectiy screened under a
tone of righteous depreciation, with which
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-08-05

1t is quite time that "Old Probabilities
was changed to "Old Possibilities"
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-08-05

1t is remarkable that so few railroad
disasters occur from misplaced or open
switches. The distressing accident at
Concord, n. H., however, which occurred
last Saturday, shows that swtchmen and
station agents are not always as careful as
they should be. In this case two persons
at least were killed and a number serious
ly injured by neglect to replace the switch
after side tracking freight train Such
carelessness is simply criminal and an
example should be made of the switch
tender
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-08-05

A lively discussion is going on among
some of the newspapers as to who controls
car window-the person who sits in the
seat beside it or the person who sits in the
seat behind it, The former is usually con-
sldered to be the temporary manager of
the window, but it is a curious fact that
The person behind gets the most benefit
from it, The only way to solve this prob
lem we should say, would be for the ven
tlation crank to change places with the
hot air crank. Then both would be salts
fed
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-08-05

y romance and tragedy Of the rail
occurred on the Baltimore and Ohio road
one morning last week. a freight train
stopped, in consequence Of some disar-
rangement of the machinery of the loco
motive. Fireman Dorbin crawled under
the engine. 81 wonder" said he, as he
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-08-05

So far as is known, no charges have yet
been made against Higgins, Thomas OF
Rasin of Baltimore, for their offensive
craftsmanship at the recent primaries in
that city. A democratic exchange says
that the Civil Service Reform association
of Maryland has now determined not to
make such changes. These things 90 to
prove what has for some time been becom
ing more and more apparent-that for the
powers that be there is no such thing as
offensive partisanshp in democrat. II
is something that exists only in republi
cans.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-08-05

The New York san has instituted cru
SADIE in search of new summer collar that
will neither wilt nor bind the neck, and the
Troy papers are actually disturbed by the
movement. Says the Troy Telegrdm ::
mo man, at least Troy man, who ought
to know something about collars, would
ever consent to abandon, even in the warm
est weather, that article of rament which
Is the city's pride, and upon which much
of its prosperity depends. We have. more
money invested in collars in this city than
we have In iron and steel, and certain es-
adjustments engaged in the latter indus
tries have pay rolls which run from $4,000
to $4,000 month. The outside world
may therefore form some conception of
what is done here by the collar interest"
1t would indeed be II sad day for Troy if
zylonite or celluloid should ever get to be
in fashionable use for neckwear in the
summer.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-08-05

The railroad fight in New Hampshire
ab>orbs the attention of the legislature
and, for that matter, of the entire State.
Concord is full of railroad lobbyists, and
the Boston and Maine railroad is making
great efforts TO carry its point and gain
control of the New Hampshire system
On the other hand there is widespread
feeling in the legislature against allowing
a foreign corporation, or one largely so, to
obtain a practical monopoly of all the
principal railroads in the State for period
OF 90 years. Naturally, charges of cor
ruption are'rife on both sides. The Con-
cord people charge the Boston and Maine
people with expanding 100000 to gain
support for their scheme, and the Boston
and Maine folks say the other fellows
have purchased all whom they have been
unable to buy. A good many people out
side of New Hampshire are watching the
contest with interest. What the result
will be cannot be predicted with any GER
tainty.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-08-05

Mr. Gladstone's recent speech BET fore the
London Liberal Radical union was an in
spring and confident prophecy on the
part of the great liberal leader, of the
final triumph of that party in British
politics. Mr.. Gladstone notes as signs OF
the times-the recent English elections
the reaction in public sentiment and the
growing sympathy with the Irish home
rule cause abroad-and cheers his follow
ers with the promise of still more decided
gains in the immediate future. ireland
Us no reason to be discouraged while Mr..
Gladstone remains active in her cause.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-08-05
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Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1887-04-02

This Favorite Album of Songs and Bal.
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Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1887-04-02
Sutrn'a Plans .

Adolph Sutro states that his offer to give his
franchise for railroad and all the work done
upon it, amounting to about $50, to SUIT.
ter Street Railroad Company, upon condition
that only one fare Of FIVE cents from the ferry
to the ocean beach should be charged, was
made in good faith. He says that the Market
street cable road is already considering the
expediency of charging but single fare. and
eventually he thinks that all the companies
will transport pa ssengers from bay to ocean
for Eve cents. Mr.. Suro says that his plans
for the donation of his grounds and library
to the city, uuder the act Of the last Legisla-
ture, have not been perfected. The required
papers are being drawn up.
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1887-04-02
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The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1887-12-17
A Grcnt Convention,

Tribune, thap)
The frat day oil the convention OF Rs.
publican clubs was all that could ba deair-
ed. In the harmonious and earnest spirit
OF tho delegates could bs eeen splendid
evidence OF the party's feeling oil ovOr the
land, and strong promise OF Its success in
the next campaign. The CONTEXT over the
temporary chairnanshlplofs no bitterness
behind 1t. Itmade the eessiou lively and
interesting, There was no cut and dry
programme on the part OF those who
brought about the assembly and there
should have been none. Everybody was
Loft to follow out his own inclinalions.
Mr.. Ryan'l election wss tribute to Ohio
not lcss than to himself. Many dele.
gates felt strong and natural desire
10 honor the representative Of q
State in which the Republican faith ia
held in 50 high esteem aad indicated by
ouch. decisive majoritiee. All through the
work Of temporary organization the con-
vent!on manifested moat encouraging in.
tereat in tho purposes 1t he'd in view and
an intelligent comprehension Of the effect
liz proceedings must have upon the senti.
ment Of the country. The speechea that
wero mado wero full OF arlor and all di.
ICeted to harmonious action. Thare was
an entire absence Of any disturbing ele.
mont. 1t was plain that few men we're
there with tho object Of tearing down or
building up any peraonal ambitions.